The diskette drive will not read, write, or format.
Probable Cause | Solution |
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The diskette is not | Make certain the diskette you are trying to |
IBM formatted. | format is |
| reformatting it. |
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The diskette is | Run ScanDisk on the diskette. If errors are |
corrupted. | detected and corrected, try accessing the |
| diskette again. |
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The disk is write | Make certain the |
protected. | on the |
| closed (unprotected). |
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The diskette drive LED illuminates continuously.
Probable Cause | Solution |
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The diskette is | Remove the diskette from the drive. If the |
corrupted. | light remains on, try restarting the system. |
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The cable to the drive | Open the system and check the cable |
is not connected | between the diskette drive and its |
properly. | controller. Make certain the pins are not |
| bent or misaligned. |
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An adapter card is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause | Solution |
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The interrupt and/or I/ | Check the address configuration of the |
O address is set | adapter card and ensure that it does not |
incorrectly. | conflict with another card in the system. |
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The card has not | Configure the card with the appropriate |
been configured | software. |
through the software. |
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The card was not | Reseat the card and make certain that its |
installed correctly. | jumpers are configured appropriately. |
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